You’ve probably seen solar panels at area farms. Have you ever wondered how solar panels and animals coexist? The University of Minnesota Extension is holding a webinar soon about what’s called solar grazing. Sabrina Florentino is an alternative livestock systems educator for University of Minnesota extension. Years ago there were concerns that people and…
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The University of Minnesota Extension is inviting area women in agriculture to participate in an Annie’s Project virtual workshop later this February. Heather Dufault of Norman/Polk County Extension tells us more. If this sounds like a workshop you’d like to participate in, Dufault explains how you can get registered. More information about Annie’s Project can…
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Area Producers are reminded that there are weekly free webinars available to them through the University of Minnesota Extension. Heather Dufault of Minnesota Extension tells us more about this program, and how you can take advantage of them. For more information go to the Minnesota Extension website at extension.umn.edu/courses-and-events/strategic-farming.
The University of Minnesota Extension will offer a youth tractor and farm safety training this summer at the Norman County Fairgrounds in Ada. U of M Extension educator Emily Krekelberg says this will be one of five training courses held in Minnesota this summer. Krekelberg talks about the training and who’s eligible for it. She…
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Insects can have major effects on crops across the Red River Valley, and producers have already begun planning for how they will fight them. Dr Mark Botel with the University of Minnesota tells us how the insect population fared after a cold winter. Botel also highlighted some of the other insects that producers need to…
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The University of Minnesota Extension’s annual Cow/Calf Days workshop will be held in Fosston next week. It will be held at 5:30pm at Ventures Bar and Grill in Fosston on Tuesday, January 21st. Heather Dufault with the Polk County Extension Office talks about Cow/Calf Days. Dufault tells us who should attend Cow/Calf Days. You’re asked…
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CROOKSTON, MN—The University of Minnesota Extension and Northwest Minnesota Foundation are hosting a Farm Couple Night Out this coming Thursday night in Crookston. Farm Counselor Monica McConkey talks about the evening. McConkey says couples who work on a farm have different things that cause stress compared to couples in conventional relationships. The Farm Couple Night…
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The University of Minnesota Extension will be hosting free Beef Quality Assurance Trainings over the next few months. Melissa Runck of Minnesota Extension tells us more about these trainings, and explains why cattle producers should consider taking it. Runck also told us more about the training themselves, what they will cover, and how you can…
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September is Healthy Aging Month, a time to celebrate the positive aspects of aging and explore ways to enhance the wellbeing of older people. Sam Roth, a University of Minnesota Extension educator, says the physical aspect of aging isn’t the only one to consider. The University of Minnesota Extension Department of Family, Health and Wellbeing…
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Every year the University of Minnesota Extension highlights an area Family in agriculture, and awards them the Farm Family of the Year. This year’s winner for Norman County is the Babolian Family. Joe and Becca Babolian tell us more about their operation which is a commercial beekeeping operation and tells us how it feels to…
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